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1 SWANA Collection Systems Excellence Award Application April, 15, 2012 Presented by: City of Fort Wayne 200 E Berry St., Suite 210 Fort Wayne, IN (260)
2 Executive Summary The City of Fort Wayne has made great strides in its solid waste and recycling programs. Through recent contracts, the City has been able to improve program efficiencies through technological advancements in its recycling collection program. In 2011, a single stream recycling program was implemented in the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The program has been a huge success with participation rates increasing from 33% to 73% in one year. Through changes in the structure of collection and processing contracts, the City has made it easier for the residents to recycle while at the same time receiving revenue from the materials which incentivizes the program. In addition, new technology in the form of automated collection trucks has made it easier for the collection contractor to service homes and thus maximize efficiencies on their end. The City of Fort Wayne through communication and partnership with their contractor Republic Services is making tremendous strides towards improving services provided to their constituents. 1
3 Design of Collections Facility/Management Systems In January 2011 a single stream recycling program was developed and implemented for the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Automated collection began in 2006 for garbage service only. At that time, 96-gallon and 48-gallon garbage carts with wheels and lids were delivered to all 80,000 households. The success of the automated collection for garbage has led to the expansion of our new single stream recycling program. Merits of the single stream recycling program are many. We have a new and improved Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to handle the processing of recyclables collected from the new program. A fleet of eight new automated and semi-automated collection trucks have been purchased by Republic Services-the current contractor for recycling collection. The new cart system has made recycling more convenient for residents and as a result participations rates have escalated rapidly. We also have the economic benefit of shared revenue when the recyclables are marketed. Another innovated aspect of this program is the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. An RFID tag is a microchip that is embedded in each recycle cart and read by a computer scanner on the collection truck. From this system useful information and data is collected and used to enhance the over-all performance of the program. This modern state of the art system results in greater citizen involvement in the recycling program. Some surrounding communities still require citizens to utilize recycling drop off centers. Programs of this type result in extremely low participation rates. Prior to single stream recycling, the city relied upon a dual-bin curbside recycling system. This program grew stagnant and peeked at a 33% participation rate over the course of fifteen years. Residents were required to sort paper in one bin and glass, plastic and metal in the other bin. These two 18-gallon bins did not have lids resulting in higher levels of contamination and neighborhoods littered with wind-blown debris. Additionally, the old bins held only one-third of the volume compared to our new carts; whereas, the new single stream recycling program has already increased to 73% participation in one year. In fact, City Council has just approved an additional $345,000 to purchase over 6,390 more recycling carts to meet increase residential demand in this program. 2
4 % Participation SWANA COLLECTION SYSTEMS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2012 We expect this number to continue to grow with the goal of 100% participation. Annual Recycling Participation Rates Environmental Controls & Regulatory Compliance The use of standardized carts for automated collection has provided citizens with a more convenient and clean method of recycling. No longer are they burdened with sorting paper materials from glass, plastics and metal into two separate bins. Now, the materials are conveniently contained in one cart that matches the existing trash carts; except for the recycle carts have a bright yellow lid. The amount of paper blowing down the street on a windy day from over flowing bins has reduced significantly; and, there is less water contamination from rain; as well as, reduced odor. In addition, we are now accepting new items for recycling that were not included in the two bin system. These items include plastic #3 - #7 and poly-coated cartons. The new One Cart Recycling Program has required Republic Services to upgrade their fleet of collection trucks due to the automated system. As a result the process is more efficient, there is less trash blown from the trucks, and a safer work environment for the employees. The new trucks meet the EPAs 2012 emission standards. The exhaust system uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in a complex process that significantly reduces particulate emissions. Republic Services Fort Wayne division was the first division to utilize the Heil Multi-Task automated side loader in a fleet application. Each vehicle is equipped with a Fleet-Mind service verification system integrated with RFID technology, GPS, and 3
5 the company s proprietary Info-Pro operating system. Republic Services made 27 improvements to the Multi-Task that was adopted into the design by the truck manufacturer (Heil). These modifications improved the vehicle reliability, durability, and efficiency. In addition, each vehicle is also equipped with an onboard Air Weigh scale system that shuts down the truck s PTO pump when the maximum gross legal weight is reached. Once the pump has been shut down, the driver is unable to add additional weight to the vehicle. Republic Services offers a vertically integrated solid waste management system for the City of Fort Wayne. They provide collection, transfer, landfill, and material recovery and recycling. The sites for both the hauling division and landfill have never received a notice of violation (NOV) or consent order from any regulatory agency since at least 1998, when the current management team came on board. Republic Services conducts monthly facility inspections which are tracked and recorded electronically. The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) meets all local, state and federal compliance regulations. The facility was inspected for the first time in January of 2012 by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). No violations were found and all zoning and code requirements are in compliance. Furthermore, the building meets all fire and safety regulations. As a result of the single stream recycling program in Fort Wayne many surrounding municipalities in Allen County, Indiana have implemented new and innovative recycling programs. Republic has expanded its services to meet those demands. For example, New Haven and Huntertown Indiana, separate municipalities bordering Fort Wayne, now offer single stream recycling to their citizens, whereas, one year ago citizens had to rely on the dual-bin recycling system or on drop off locations. Recyclables collected from these areas are processed at the new MRF. Program Planning In March 2010 the Mayor of Fort Wayne, Tom Henry, established a committee to recommend what course of action to take. This began with the inception of the Solid Waste Contract Committee consisting of Neighborhood leaders, City Council members, and Public Works staff. This group was charged with the responsibility to make 4
6 recommendations that would shape the new garbage and recycling contract for the next seven years. Neighborhood representatives from each quadrant of the city were selected to provide different perspectives of problems they faced in their areas of the city. The committee worked very hard to gather as much input as possible on both the current services being offered and what changes citizens were interested in seeing implemented. This was accomplished by holding public meetings in all sections of the city and promoting a web based survey that could gather comments and suggestions. Based on the returned surveys the committee quickly realized that the two bin system for recycling was the main reason for the low participation. Several other complaints about the two bin system were: they were too small, they were difficult to carry, windblown debris and wet paper. The committee recommended moving to a single stream recycling program with a revenue sharing incentive that would give the city 50% of the revenues after the materials were marketed. Recycling is voluntary in our community. Therefore the deployment of carts to registered households was strategically planned in efforts to be most efficient. Three cart deployments were scheduled over the course of 6 months. Intense planning was done to get people to sign up prior to the first deployment which started January 3, Routes were shared by Republic, and a contractor was hired with a crew of five men to deliver carts. A monthly map was placed on the webpage so residents knew when they would receive their new recycle cart. Fliers attached to the new carts provided information regarding acceptable and unacceptable materials, recycling collection calendar and proper cart placement. Residents were also instructed to place their old recycle bins at the curb for collection 1-3 days after receiving the new cart. Most elected to keep their old bin for reuse, nonetheless over 10,000 old bins were collected. Some were donated to the local school and the rest recycled. 5
7 New automated recycle trucks were being phased in to service the new carts as they were delivered. 6
8 Performance, Economics and Cost Effectiveness The new single stream recycling program has proven to be much more efficient in its day-to-day operations than the previous two bin program. Prior to automation, collection vehicles serviced approximately 68 homes per hour for recycling. Workers were required to manually dump the contents of recycle bins into the collection truck. Currently, under the new automated system a robotic arm extends from the truck, lifting the cart and dumping its contents into the collection vehicle. On average the trucks are servicing 108 homes per hour in trash collection and 125 homes serviced per hour in recycling collection. Approximately 30% of Fort Wayne Residents are serviced in the alley for collection. To better tackle this issue, rear load trucks are equipped with two cart tippers on the backend of the truck. This doubles worker productivity because it allows both-sides of the alley to be serviced at the same time. Additionally, automated side load trucks are also equipped with a cart tipper on the driver s side of the vehicle. This facilitates servicing both sides of a one-way street. The success of the single stream recycling program has far exceeded our expectations. Prior to its implementation, goals were set to attain 65% participation within the first twelve months. Six months into the program those goals were met. Our most current rate of participation is at 73% and growing. The volume of material generated has increased by 50% while the amount of revenue earned continues to escalate. Last year the city estimated receiving $250,000 in shared revenue, but were pleasantly surprised to receive $428,000 instead. Additionally, the cost to process and collect recyclables has decreased significantly. In 2010, the city paid $109.79/ton for a total of $970,220 to collect and process recyclables from 33% of the population with no revenue incentive. In 2011, under the new contract with single stream recycling, the cost is $19.87/ton to process and $1.39 per occupied household for collection. Total cost of the program with 70% participation while taking into account the revenue share is $884,248.These cost savings have been passed on to the citizens of Fort Wayne in the form of a rate reduction. The monthly garbage and recycling fee has been reduced twice in one year from $11.24/month to $9.95/month. It is exceptional to see rates being lowered in a time when other service fees are increasing. This has earned greater customer support for the program. Needless to say, it is uncommon for a city Public Works department to lower rates on a service. The City of Fort Wayne and Republic Services work together to provide an efficient collection service for the community as well as excellent customer service. To achieve this requires excellent communication between organizations, as well as respect and an understanding of responsibilities. The City answers calls pertaining to our garbage and recycling services through our 311 Call Center. Customer input is shared with Republic 7
9 Tons Collected SWANA COLLECTION SYSTEMS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2012 Services through daily reports, s, meetings and phone conversations. It is in the best interest of both organizations to have a successful recycling program, and we all work together to make that happen. We have a successful team environment that resolves issues in a timely manner, by sharing information and communicating effectively. This allows us to respond quickly and efficiently to service complaints, damage reports, missed collections, etc. The purpose of this is to provide exceptional customer service. The cost of doing business for Republic Service and the city is in constant flux. Increasing fuel prices have a heavy impact on budgets. In spite of meticulous planning for operation and budgeting many things must be considered. For example, a change in fuel prices has a significant impact on profitability. Furthermore, the ever changing commodities market continually impacts profitability, planning and budgets. Nonetheless, with these variables at play our program remains under budget and profitable. These economics are not typical of the industry and stand as testimony to the amazing team of professionals and the citizens of Fort Wayne who have made this program a success. Solid Waste Dept. Annual Recycle Tonnage Collected 13,000 12,419 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 10,100 9,500 9,400 9,000 8,837 8,
10 Utilization of Equipment/Systems and Technologies Republic Services utilize the following fleet of vehicles to service our area: Twenty-one- Heil Multi-Task automated side load (ASL) trucks for trash and recycling collection. Six- Heil cubic yard rear load trucks for trash and recycling collection. One- Heil cubic yard rear load truck for trash collection in feeder alleys Two- Labrie dual-arm Helping Hand trucks for automated recycling collection. Each 5000-series rear load truck is equipped with two cart tippers instead of one. This is typical for this type of truck. After years of experience, the division realized that productivity could be greatly enhanced with the addition of a second cart tipper. The second unit also serves as a spare tipper in the event that one tipper malfunctions or requires service. In the past, an inoperable tipper would render the vehicle out of service, as the Company requires that each cart be emptied using the tipper to reduce worker back injuries. Each Multi-Task truck is also equipped with a cart tipper on the driver s side of the vehicle. This allows the driver to service both sides of a one-way street without having to pull carts across the street to the passenger side. Also, the low sill height on the hopper facilitates easier loading of bulky items, and with the city s unlimited garbage collection, this reduces the need to send out a different truck to collect bulk items. This feature also helps with large pieces of cardboard that are set out for recycling. Cardboard wedged in the recycle carts has been a cumbersome issue, but now residents are instructed to stack oversized or extra cardboard near the carts rather than over packing in the cart. The crusher panel feather serves two functions. First, it works with the packing blade to reduce large bulky items to a smaller size. Second, it covers the hopper area during trips to the landfill to reduce the possibility of blowing litter. 9
11 Worker Health & Safety Automated collection has significantly reduced the health and safety risks that can potentially harm employees. Most of the time, drivers remain in the truck when servicing households. Drivers have less heavy, repetitive lifting to do, as well as fewer steps taken during a typical route. This has decreased the amount of injuries among staff. Fewer injuries can also be attributed to frequent employee training for safety procedures. Each new employee is required to complete all four phases of the following safety training program: Phase 1- An initial 8-hour safety training program on their first day. Phase 2- The next two weeks are spent in work hardening, which combines safety training, customer service expectations, and develops physical fitness. Phase 3- Following the work hardening phase, employees are sent to an off-site regional training facility for one week. Here they receive additional safety training which includes OSHA-required training and job-specific training. They also learn basic skills training such as backing maneuvers, difficult turns, etc. Phase 4- Upon completion of this training, drivers are assigned to a mentor who conducts advanced skills training and route training for a minimum of two weeks. All training is conducted directly by (or supervised by) the Division Driver Trainer, who is a certified Smith System trainer. We are proud to acknowledge that injury rates in Fort Wayne are very low. In 2011, the drivers and helpers whose work supports the City of Fort Wayne s contract had a Workmen s Compensation injury rate of only 0.8. This is the lowest rate in the history of the contract. The only two injuries that required medical treatment in 2011 were: Corneal abrasion to an employee s left eye that occurred while handling a bundle of branches. A cut requiring four stitches to the right thumb of an employee who had a shard of glass penetrate his work glove. 10
12 Public Acceptance, Appearance and Aesthetics The overall appearance of the vehicles, maintenance facility and yard is immaculate. Each truck is a model year 2011 and are washed professionally twice per week (Wednesdays and Saturdays). A large vacuum cleaner is situated near the fuel island to allow drivers to clean the interior of their vehicle on a weekly basis. The maintenance facility consists of eight (8) bays and is equipped with the latest technology: computerized wheel torque equipment, fully automated truck lifts, repair tracking on closed-circuit television monitors, and fully digitized parts tracking software. The maintenance shop recently underwent a three month remodeling project that vastly improved safety, productivity, working conditions, and overall appearance. The new MRF is a newly renovated facility in an economically depressed sector of the city. The site which has set idle for years is now bustling with activity because of the new MRF. Dozens of jobs have been created to staff the operation. Public acceptance is overwhelmingly in favor of the positive economic growth, and environmental implications of the program. The facility is maintained and meets all current building codes and regulations. The site is safe, secure, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing. The overall public acceptance to the new single stream recycling program is demonstrated by the public demand for the new recycling carts. In the beginning, to avoid over-burdening our 311 call center, registration was made simple with a userfriendly online sign up application that was created by the cities IT outsourcing partner. An electronic flyer was sent to over 20,000 addresses containing a direct link to the online sign up application. The domain name hosted the application in addition to providing detailed information about the new program on the City s website. This website was heavily advertised through all forms of mass media. 11
13 For those not technically savvy a pre-paid return postcard was mailed to all households that had not signed up on line. A strong promotional campaign called One Cart Recycling was developed to educate the public about the new program and to encourage participation. Displays featuring the new carts were set up in major retail outlets and public places throughout the community. Most residents got a sneak peak of the new carts on their weekly trips to the grocery store. Pamphlets were available containing comprehensive information about the use of the carts and the sign up process. In addition, public service announcements were repeatedly placed in City Utility bills. Ads were placed in various local newspapers, magazines and other publications. Staff from Public Works conducted regular presentations to neighborhood associations and other community groups. Local media was very cooperative in spreading the news through articles, interviews and press conferences. These were disseminated through all forms of mass media. Promotional efforts progressed with the development of a school wide assembly program designed to reach the elementary school aged children-over 20,000 strong. An innovative and dynamic program was developed to teach the children of our community about the new recycle carts. Music and humor were used to entertain and educate the children about recycling. The program was a huge success and since then an additional program has been created to continue the spread of recycling education. In conclusion the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana in conjunction with Republic Services has planned, implemented and carried out an exemplary single stream recycling program and state of the art collection and processing operation. The combination of many factors has made our program an overwhelming success and viable model for municipalities across the United States. We are eager to share our experience and knowledge. The overall success of this program is the result of hard work by many dedicated professionals and most importantly the citizen of Fort Wayne. Recycling participation has jumped from 33% to 73% within one year. Based upon our current success we believe that 100% can be obtained in the near future. Finally, the program works because of the positive environmental implications, economic benefits and convenience for the citizens. 12
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